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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareVacaville, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Vacaville, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$80.14
Weekly
$2,885
Yearly (full-time)
$150,020
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 1, 2026

This job pays about $80.14/hour — 19% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Vacaville, California

Join a critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Vacaville, California. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity care to critically ill adult patients in a collaborative, on-site hospital environment. Enjoy Vacaville’s welcoming community, scenic Northern California landscape, and convenient access to Sacramento and the Bay Area.

Travel ICU Nursing Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel contract
  • Location: Vacaville, California
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,810–$2,960
  • Start Date: November 1, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
  • Openings: 1

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent, full-time-equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
  • Recent ICU or critical care nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Active Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a related field preferred
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
  • CCRN certification preferred
  • Experience with dialysis, SLED, or an equivalent therapy preferred

Critical Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the intensive care setting
  • Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and implement timely interventions
  • Monitor vital signs, hemodynamic status, neurological function, and response to treatment
  • Administer medications and therapies safely in accordance with established protocols
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Support patients and families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
  • Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and critical care standards

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract and advance your nursing career in Vacaville, California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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